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Dilbert cartoon first published on Friday 26th May 1995

Dilbert//2232, first published 31 years ago on Friday 26th May 1995


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boss's ignorance advantage impresses him accomplishments barney suit secret identity


Official transcript

Dogbert says to Dilbert, "You must learn to use your boss's ignorance to your advantage."

Dogbert continues, "Find out what impresses him and list it on your accomplishments."

Dilbert sits across from the Boss's desk. The Boss reads a document and says, "You're the actor in the 'Barney' suit?!! I love that guy!"

Dilbert says, "Don't tell anybody my secret identity."

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

YOU MUST LEARN TO USE YOUR BOSS'S IGNORANCE TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.

FIND OUT WHAT IMPRESSES HIM AND LIST IT ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

YOU'RE THE ACTOR IN THE "BARNEY" SUIT?!! I LOVE THAT GUY!

DON'T TELL ANYBODY MY SECRET IDENTITY.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Actor in the 'Barney' Suit"

Summary:

  • The comic strip revolves around a conversation between Dilbert and his boss, who advises him to use his boss's ignorance to his advantage.
  • Dilbert is tasked with finding out what impresses his boss and listing it on his accomplishments.
  • In response, Dilbert reveals that his boss is an actor in the "Barney" suit, showcasing his ability to think outside the box and find creative ways to impress his boss.
  • The comic strip pokes fun at the idea of using manipulation to achieve success, highlighting the absurdity of the situation.

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